Monday, October 17, 2011

"Perhaps this very instant is your time"

I ran 133 miles in 7 days solid training for Javelina 100 in a few weeks. Also good training for the 24 Rogaine national championship at Henry Coe the week before Javelina. Hey a 24 hour race the week before is a great taper ;-)I did back to back Ohlone runs 31 miles Friday from Del Valle where I drove and left my car. I ran 30 miles back the next day. I wanted to end with 133 miles for the week that's why I did only 30 on Saturday. I am obseesed with the number 3 and two 3's is better than one 3 ;-)))Speaking of being obsessed. I will be on HBO "Real Sports with Brian Gumbel on Tuesday October 18th at 10pm. I hope they don't make me look to crazy. It's about passionate and obsessive runners ;-)))I am really lucky to live where I live to be able to run 31 miles only crossing one road through the wilderness. When I am out there I think of who I use to be and who I have become. Ex drug addict turned Healthy Ultrarunner. It makes me smile.Today I am thinking fondly of my Dad who died when I was 17 he would be 76 today if he were here. I have his love for the outdoors that's for sure. I love you Dad. One day we will be together again but for now I will live for you.

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Catra, I just stumbled upon your blog after a search for your name. I just started running last April and I just keep getting hungrier for more and more miles. I'm also an ex-addict turned lunatic runner. I don't know moderation. While I don't run for camaraderie, it's nice to read your blog and your story. Thanks for the inspiration.

I will definitely look for that show! My goal one day is to run the Javalina Jundred considering it is only a 2 hour drive from where I live. But I have no idea how to begin to fathom running 100 miles! What got you started?

Catra, many many moons ago, I came across some article or something while I was in an airport. At the time I was about as far as you could get from being a runner/athlete/healthy living advocate. You were the first "runner" I'd ever seen who didn't look like a "runner". I thought, "Hm..maybe if she can do this, so can I!" That memory stuck in my head for years, until today. Someone mentioned ultra-running and I admitted it was a secret goal of mine. Your name popped up and here you are! Just wanted to send a belated thank you for being such an inspiration. I'm now wrapping up my second year of triathlon and heading into running season during the winter. Your positive attitude is a beacon of light!

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